Bobby was born in Ray, Arizona on January 11, 1953. In his early years he grew up in his beloved Sonora before his family moved to Superior. Bobby attended Superior Schools. Bobby began his mining career in 1971 at Kennecott Copper Mine. He worked in mining until his retirement from Asarco in 2002.

Bobby married Margie Denogean in 1971. They raised their children Robby and Chrissy in Superior. Bobby was very active in his community. Among other things, he took pride in his involvement with Project Happy Face, his years volunteer coaching and umpiring for Superior Little League and his 25 years with the Superior Fire Department.

Bobby is preceded in death by his Father Cosme.

Bobby is survived by his Wife Margie, Children Robby (Ruby) and Chrissy, grandchildren Michael, Lisa (Sean), Matthew, Jailyn, Great-Granddaughter Lyanna, Mother Elsa, Siblings Veronica (Richard), Danny (Linda), Michael (Laura), David (Priscilla), extended Denogean Familly, his God-Children, many nieces and nephews and his beloved Sydney aka Monkey. Bobby will be dearly missed.